I am based in Troy, NY in a private studio.

I will occasionally moonlight elsewhere for guest spots a couple times a year in Brooklyn and Chicago. Any travel announcements will be made through the mailing list and on instagram.

How do I make an appointment with you? 

The short version: patience is a virtue. My large-scale color work takes multiple sessions and because most of my time is taken up with those, so my client list is very short in comparison to tattooers who do multiple small pieces a day. In the past I’ve offered specific projects but I’ve loosened up my methods since there were simply too many people vying for 3-4 tattoos at a time. I will open up my books once a year for open submissions for finding project ideas that vibe with me and otherwise will make projects available that I specifically want to do.  Sign up for my mailing list - I want to give priority to those on the newsletter and move away from instagram, since it’s not a reliable narrator and email is non-algorythmic.

The other way is to follow me on Instagram - often I will post smaller, last-minute pieces available.  However, it is largely up to chance, as they always sell quickly - but there will always be more. I wish, just as much as you do, that I could clone myself, or develop extra arms, but the truth of the matter is that tattooing is a 1:1 ratio.

But wait, I have xx idea, and I want you to do it.

I’m willing to hear a proposal, but it’s not likely I will take it if it’s something in my regular repertoire. Darker imagery, specific old illustrations or paintings, slimy reptiles, black and grey work are more interesting for me to hear. I am NOT interested in color floral/botanical ideas. I have many requests and current clients to keep me busy - occasionally I will have open call for submissions, but very rarely. I will also have a book of single or double session flash pieces to view in person when you have an appointment as an option.

Do you do cover-ups? Rework old tattoos etc.? 

If the projects have the ability to be used as a cover up, I will specify.  However, the delicate nature of my work isn't generally suited for cover ups, and would have a different aesthetic than you may be looking for.  Similarly, if you have a tattoo you are unhappy with, it generally cannot be reverse-engineered to look like more delicate.  Want to blast over your old tattoo with a lot of black?  Awesome, we're on the same page.

I wrote in for xx project, but I didn't hear from you.  Did I get it?

If you didn't hear from me within the first week, highly unlikely.  However people occasionally drop out of the projects and I will go down the list and offer it to the next person.  If you've written in before, don't hesitate to write in again - I don't keep emails, and don't keep a waiting list.

Ok, fine.  Can you recommend other artists that tattoo the way you do?

No - I work very hard to make sure my work is exceptional and inimitable, you will not get the same tattoo from a different person.  There are a plethora of other mega-talented people in Chicago and beyond, and I encourage you to do your own research - Instagram makes it all so easy these days.

I don't live in New York, how do I get tattooed by you? When are you coming to Europe/Idaho/Antarctica/etc. to guest spot?

The projects are open to everyone, and if you are travelling to get the tattoo, we can make sure to schedule accordingly.  I also guest spot around the US, and signing up for the mailing list will give you a heads up on upcoming travel dates.  When travelling I am more lenient with my scheduling, and usually take on a combo of custom work and my own flash.